New York was a colony established by the Dutch and originally called __________.
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"New Amsterdam" because of the early Dutch settlers
New York was a colony established by the Dutch and originally called New Amsterdam...
New York was originally called New Amsterdam, a colony established by the Dutch in 1624. The city became an important trading post before being captured by the English in 1664, who renamed it New York. This marked a significant change in control and influences in the area.
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